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Otago Polynesian Festival an opportunity to network and talk careers

Otago Communities, Partnerships and Pathways (CPP) and prison staff from Otago Corrections Facility (OCF) have banded together on a stall at the 2024 Otago Polynesian Festival to showcase careers and…

Trades programme opens the door for employment

Eight people serving community sentences in Tokoroa graduated from a four-week trades programme designed to give practical training, a recognised qualification, and increased likelihood of employment.

Supporting Trauma Informed Care

Trauma-informed training is supporting staff to have a better understanding of trauma and be more confident working with those affected.

Inclusive recruitment workshops

Inclusive recruitment practices are a key focus for Inclusion & Diversity and the Regional Recruitment team in the East Coast, Wellington and Taranaki, Whanganui & Manawatū Regions.

New staff induction programme for Community Work Supervisors

Since June last year, new community work supervisors and senior community work supervisors have been receiving a nationally co-ordinated staff induction as they embark on their new role.

Probation Officers jump at professional development opportunity

  North Shore Probation Officers Rebecca and Madelaine (Maddy), seized a unique professional development opportunity that came their way and are now graduates of New Zealand’s only postgraduate programme in Forensic…